Towering Spires
The United States has a new national park. Chiricahua National Park is in southeastern Arizona. The historic place became a national park on October 20.
Chiricahua has been a national monument since 1924. It’s now a national park.
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Chiricahua was formed 27 million years ago. Volcanoes erupted. The volcanic ash cooled. It hardened into rock. Erosion created rock formations called hoodoos. Visitors can hike around these strange pillars.
The park contains varied ecosystems. There’s desert. There are forested areas and grasslands. Many animals call the park home. Bears, mountain lions, and birds can be seen there.
Rock pillars in Chiricahua National Park reflect the sunset.
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The park has a rich history. It’s the homeland of the Chiricahua Apache Native Americans. It was first protected as a national monument in 1924. Now it has been upgraded to a national park. The title recognizes the site’s importance.
Doug Burgum is the U.S. Secretary of the Interior. In a statement, he spoke about the area’s “towering rock spires.” He noted its Apache heritage and its biodiversity. Burgum called it “one of America’s most extraordinary landscapes.”
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